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P320 HEY

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

99,204 mi
Last recorded99,204 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP320 HEY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 99,204 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coverd in sealer (1.1.11 (c))

all under car coverd sealer

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 30 Apr 2025 98,279 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 97,503 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 19 May 2023 96,729 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 96,070 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 95,261 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 94,609 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 92,708 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 90,700 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 88,230 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 88,320 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 85,028 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 80,690 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 78,882 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 77,097 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 74,340 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 70,939 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 70,939 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 68,062 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 64,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 59,809 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 56,356 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 50,978 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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P320 HEY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 85,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P320 HEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P320 HEY registered?

P320 HEY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P320 HEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P320 HEY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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